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Treatment/therapies living in the bush
Hi Everyone,
I live in South Burnett (unfortunately). There is no one here who has the knowledge/expertise to provide breast surgery post-op care, eg exercises etc. I saw a physio in Brisbane who provided instructions and a take-home page, however, I have been advised by the Breast Care Nurse to seek extra physio as well. My closest civilized centre is Toowoomba. Can anyone recommend a physio in Toowoomba? Thanks Joanne :)
I live in South Burnett (unfortunately). There is no one here who has the knowledge/expertise to provide breast surgery post-op care, eg exercises etc. I saw a physio in Brisbane who provided instructions and a take-home page, however, I have been advised by the Breast Care Nurse to seek extra physio as well. My closest civilized centre is Toowoomba. Can anyone recommend a physio in Toowoomba? Thanks Joanne :)
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- Hi Melinda
thanks for your reply. I am determined to get physically fit. Doing ok at present. Looking for further support, to keep moving forward. Living in the bush comes with many treatment challenges...
I am so tired of getting into the car every time I need treatment. Weekly trips to Brisbane during chemo have diminished my travel bug!! Hope you are doing ok too. - Hey Ladylace,
Sorry Im in Melbourne, Ive been through Breast Cancer twice 2011 and 2015 and now recovering from a Mastectomy/Diep Flap Recon. I only ever received a pamphlet from physio at surgery times. I did get severe cording in my arm from chemo which I was told to seek Physio, but I never did and I managed to get full movement back into it. Hopefully some ladies have some ideas for you. Hugs Melinda xo - Thanks Kath.
- Did she not offer any names? That would have been helpful. The physio at the hospital may have that info also. Hope somebody can help. Kath x
- Hi
I spoke with the local BCN who advised me to go private due to limited services in the public sector. - Is there a public hospital there? I would be ringing and asking if they have physio services.
